"Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland" movie review: What's the appeal of the fourth installment in the series?

Review and details of the movie "Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland"

Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland is the fourth film in the Crayon Shin-chan series, released on April 13, 1996. The film is based on the original work by Yoshito Usui, directed and written by Mitsuru Hongo, and produced by Shin-Ei Animation. It was distributed by Toho and has a running time of 97 minutes. Below is a detailed review and related information about the film.

story

The film is set in the Nohara family home in Kasukabe City. One day, while playing with his friend Kazama, Shinnosuke is enveloped in a mysterious light. The light draws Shinnosuke and his friends into a different world called "Henderland." Henderland is a world embodied in Shinnosuke's imagination, where anything Shinnosuke imagines becomes reality. However, in Henderland there is a villain called "Henderman" who is plotting to take over the world by using Shinnosuke's imagination. Shinnosuke and his friends go on an adventure to confront Henderman and return to their own world.

character

The film features familiar characters such as Shinnosuke Nohara, a brave and inquisitive 5-year-old boy who grows up through his adventures in Henderland. His friends Kazama, Nene, Masao and Bo also play important roles. Shinnosuke's family members Misae Nohara, Hiroshi and Himawari also appear and support him. Henderman is a villain born from Shinnosuke's imagination, and his presence adds to the tension in the story.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland" depict a colorful and imaginative world. The unique landscapes and character designs of Henderland stimulate children's imaginations, but also have a quality that adults can enjoy. The music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the film, effectively creating the tension of the adventure and moving scenes. In particular, the theme song and insert songs are memorable as they symbolize the theme of the film.

Evaluation and Impressions

This movie is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the Crayon Shin-chan series. Although the story is aimed at children, it depicts universal themes such as imagination, friendship, and family ties, and is popular with a wide range of generations. There are also many scenes that move viewers by depicting Shinnosuke's growth and the bonds he forms with his friends. Furthermore, the setting of a different world called Henderland is not only visually interesting, but also adds a freshness to the development of the story.

Personally, the biggest attraction of this movie is that Shinnosuke's pure heart and imagination are at the center of the story. Shinnosuke's actions and words give courage and hope to children, while also having the power to remind adults of their childhood innocence. In addition, the confrontation scenes with Henderman and the cooperative play with his friends are full of exciting elements to watch. Overall, it can be said that this is a wonderful work filled with laughs and emotions.

Related information

"Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland" is based on the world of the original manga "Crayon Shin-chan." The original work was written by Yoshito Usui and began serialization in 1990. The TV anime version has been broadcast since 1992, and a movie version was produced in response to its popularity. Shin-Ei Animation, ASATSU, and TV Asahi were involved in the production of the film, and the copyright belongs to Yoshito Usui, Futabasha, Shin-Ei, TV Asahi, and ADK.

Since the release of this film, the Crayon Shin-chan series has produced many theatrical versions, and is so popular that new films are released every year. "Great Adventure in Henderland" is one of the earliest works and occupies an important position in the history of the series.

Reasons for recommendation

Here are some reasons why we recommend "Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland."

• Kids' but adults can enjoy it too: Though the story is aimed at kids, the themes of imagination, friendship and family ties will resonate with adults too.
• Colorful, Imaginative Visuals : Henderland's unique landscape and character designs are a visual treat.
• Many moving scenes : There are many scenes that will move the audience by depicting Shinnosuke's growth and the bonds he forms with his friends.
• A work filled with laughter and emotion : A wonderful work filled with laughter and emotion throughout.

This film is perfect for the whole family to enjoy, stimulating children's imaginations while also inspiring adults to relive the innocence of childhood.

More Information

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

April 13, 1996 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Toho

■Frequencies

97 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Yoshito Usui

■ Director

Mitsuru Hongo

■ Production

Shinei Animation

■Works

©Yoshito Usui/Futabasha, Shinei, TV Asahi, ADK